Store front construction



Dec. 18, 1934.

F. J. FLYM STORE FRONT CONSTRUCTION Filed July 24, 1935 Patented Dec. 18, 1934 STORE FRONT CNSTRUCTION Francis J. Plym, Niles, Mich., assignor to The Kawneer Company, Niles, Mich., a corporation of Michigan Application July 24, 1933, Serial No. 681,835v e claims. `(o1. .2o-,san

The present invention relates to store front constructions, and mor'el'in particular to a novel means and mechanism for adjusting and retaining the inner and outer sashretaining members in theirproper glass securing position.

imong the objects/ofthe present yinvention is to provide a `novel means and mechanism for properly positioning the inner andouter glass retaining sections. Y Y

A `further object ofthe invention is to provide a novel bracket construction adapted to bridge the inner and outer vglass retaining sectionsA or members, as ydisclosed in kthe illustrated embodiment, ,and in the novel means to adjust the outer member or moulding inlrelation lto the inner 4member and glass whereby tol securethe glass in `position with the proper and requisiteamount of pressure, yet at the 'same time, not placing `the pane of glass under any undue strain'.`

`A` further object of theinvention is Ato provide a novel member adapted tov be positioned intermediateithe glass retaining members 'and formed with an k elongated slot iny `which ,is slidablypolsitioned a nut for receiving a screw orother ,thread` ed member. In the ,preferred embodiment, the bracket or member is pivotally positioned atits one edge, and `it pivots yupon this edge, Vit changes `its angularzposition as itis adjusted.

I n the present embodimentof screw member and nut, -there lis `nobinding on the threaded engagement betweensaid screwand nut, by reason of the fact that .the .nut is shiftablein relation tothelbljcket and member `and will ,automatically adjust itsposition :forreceiving the'threads of the screw member as this screw is screwed down or unscrewed.

The invention further resides in the combination, construction, and arrangements of parts and details illustrated in the accompanying drawing, and while there is shown therein a preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the same is susceptible of modiiication and change, and comprehends other details, arrangements and constructicns, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Further objects are to provide a construction of maximum simplicity, efficiency, economy and ease of assembly and operation, and such further objects, advantages and capabilities, as will later more fully appear, and as are inherently possessed thereby.

Referring to the drawing:

Fig. 1 is a fragmentary View in front elevation of a store front or window utilizing the novel sash construction;

Fig. 2 is a View in vertical crosssection, taken on the line 2-2 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a cross sectional View taken in a plane represented by the line 3-3 of Fig. 2;

Fig. 4 is an enlarged vertical View through the construction,

Fig. 5 is a View in perspective member.

Referring more particularly to and disclosing more clearly the novel adjusting means and nut.

of the bracket the disclosure in the drawing, the embodiment selected toillusthe novel `contrate the invention and utilizing struction of sash is shown in a store front' or window 1 adapted to form a setting for a pane of glass `2. The sash is shown as mounted upon a sill 3 having a sheathing or covering 4, and against a Vriser 5 to which the inner sash member is suitably connected.

The sash construction comprises an outer `sash member or moulding 6, and an inner sash member or pane seating section 7, adapted to receive and retain a pane of glass therebetween with an amount of pressure suiiicient to retain it firmly in place, yet not enough to place the pane of glass under any undue strain. The Aouter 'sash member ormoulding is provided at itslower'edge withan inturned ange or lip 8 adapted to seat upon the sheathing or covering fi upper edge, this outer sash Lmemb Adjacent its er ormouldns is provided with a glass abutting or contacting portion 9 adapted Ato bear again glass.

The inner sash member or pane st the pane of seating section '7 is provided with a base portion loseating against the sheathing or covering 4, andprovided with a raised portion for receiving the lip or flange 8 of the outer sash member or moulding. At its upper edge, the glass retaining member or inner sash member is provided with a longitudinally extending rib 11 forming a glass contacting or abutting portion, and also forming one side of a. gutter or channel adapted to receive any condensate which might collect on and from the glass. The member 7 is bent to provide a ledge or rib 12 for receiving an edge of an intermediate member or bracket 13.

As more clearly disclosed in Figs. 2 and i, in the preferred embodiment oi the present construction,

the edge 14 of this bracket member seats intermediate the ledge or rib 12, and the base 10, while the opposite free edge 15 of this bracket member abuts against the glass contacting or retaining portion 9 of the outer sash member or moulding, to draw this portion against the p to release it therefrom.

and is adapted ane of glass, or

21 in the gutter of the inner sash member or glass seating section 7. In order to add strength and rigidity to the bracket member, the same is shown as embossed at 22.

In the disclosed embodiment, the pane of glass is placed upon setting blocks and against the glass retaining portion 11 of theinner sash member which is shown as afxed to the riser and sill. This inner sash member carries a series of brackets 13 each provided with an adjusting nut 17 adapted to receive a screw 20 mounted in an opening in the gutter of the inner 'sash member. The outer sash member or moulding is then placed or slid in position with the upper edge 15 of the bracket seating against the glass abutting portion 9 of the moulding. As the screw 20 is tightened, it will withdraw the nut 1'7, and the latter will carry therewith the bracket 13 which in turn carries the outer sash member or moulding. Since the lower edge or rib 14 is positioned beneath the rib or ledge 12 ofthe inner sash member, the entire bracket is not free to move but must pivot upon this lower edge 14. Due to such pivoting, the bracket adjacent the nut will change its angular position, and as the screw member is in threaded engagement with the nut, in order to prevent binding of the threads ofv these complementary members, it is desirable that the nut be free to shift its position, and which it is free to do because of the elongated slot 16 in which it is slidable. f

From the above disclosure and the description in the drawing, it will be readily apparent that the invention comprehends a novel means and mechanism for readily adjusting the sash member or the outer sash member relative to the inner one. By reason of the free movement of the nut in this bracket, the screw maybe easily and readily tightened or y unscrewed without the danger of undue binding of the parts or stripping of their threads.

Having thus disclosed the invention, I claim: f 1. In a store front construction, the combination of an inner and an outer glass retaining member,a bracket connecting said members and pivotally mounted on one of said members, an adjusting screw on the 4other of said members, and a nut carried by said bracket for receiving said screw, said nut being shiftable laterally of said members.

2. In a store front construction, the combination of an inner and an outer glass retaining member, a bracket associated with said members andpivoted at its lower edge on one of them, an adjusting screw on the other of said members, and a nut mounted on said bracket and shiftable relative thereto for receiving said screw and drawing said members into glass retaining engagement.

'3. In a store front construction, the combination of an inner and an outer glass retaining member, a bracket bridging said members and positioned for tilting movement about an edge thereof, a screw in one of said members and a nut in said bracket for receiving said screw, said nut being adapted to'move transversely of the bracket upon turning of the screw for tilting said bracket and drawing saidV members into glass retaining position.

`fi. In a store front construction, the combination of an inner and an 'outer glass retaining member, an element bridging said members and mounted for tilting movement about its lower edge, a screw in one of said members and a nut in said element for receiving said screw, said nut being adjustable laterally of said element so as to remain in operative alignment with the screw as the latter is being turned.

5. In a store front construction, a member mounted upon a sill and a member adjustable relative thereto, and means'for positioning said members into glass retaining relation, said means comprising a bracket pivotally positioned on one of saidmembers and adapted to carry the other, a nut in said bracket and adapted to be shifted transversely thereof, and a screw member adapted to be received in V said nut and withdraw said bracket and the member carried thereby into glass retaining position, said nut shifting its position as said screw is turned whereby to remain in alignment with the screw.

6. In a store front construction, a member mounted upon a sill and a member adjustable relative thereto, and means for positioning said members into glass retaining relation, said means comprising a bracket pivotally positioned on one of said members and adapted to carry the other, a slot in said bracket, a nut shiftable in said slot, and a screw member adapted to be received in said nut and cause said nut to be shifted as said screw is turned and the bracket is pivoted.

FRANCIS J. PLYM.

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